AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 November 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYO PICTURED. FJ! KI) Tf IO M SOX—WEDNESDAY. Fred Thomson, Master Picture’s Western star, appearing in “ Tho Silent Stranger.” to he shown at the Princess Theatre on AYednesdny. is justly proirtl of his horse “Silver King.” This remarkable animal can count to 100, he answers questions by shaking his head “ A’es ” or “No,” he knows seven colours, having a groat dislike for brown : he can pick the American, British. French and Italian flags from twenty-live other flags when told to do so; he can “take” the high and low hurdles without a rider, he will kill a snake by tramping on it instead of running away as other horses do, ho covers himself with a blanket when he lies down and knows all the other stunts that are required of a circus or vaudeville horse; namely cake walking, standing on the hind legs, keeping time with music and “ playing dead.” A two' real comedy and the serial will also be shown on Wednesady. On Thursday next a welcome change will he presented in Beaumont Smith’s groai Australian comedy drama' “The Digger Earl.” The principal part in this line picture is played by Arthur Tan chert, who will he host remembered for his line acting in "The Sentimental Bloke,” another of the Beaumont Smith Australian productions. Special prices will ho charged on Thursday, viz.. Circle 2s, Stalls Is lid. Children under 12. (id.

“COCAINE.” PRINCESS THEATRE, FRIDAY. The mirage of life, the giver of a stone, instead of bread/ shadow instead of substance—that is cocaine, which daily is taking a terrible Loll in soul force ami human life, .lust what a dreadful effect that drug has is realised by those who “Cocaine,” which will he shown on Friday night at the Princess Theatre. “Cocaine” is a fearless expose, and, moreover, is an interesting, dramatic, well balanced, and well-told story. Tt was produced by the British director of world fame. Graham Cutts. who has other notable films to his credit, notably “Paddy, the Next Best Thing.” and "Woman to Woman.” The whole of the cocaine traffic is dealt with trenchantly. There is a lino east of British players. Hilda Baylev gives a- particularly tine interpretation of the part of a drug-crazed actress. The film opens with some glimpses of the shady dancing clubs in London, where cocaine is easily obtainable. The working of the traffic is vividly shown, and then the spectator sees the “mail higher' up.” the man who makes his money in this traffic of human souls. He meets a terrible re tribution. This dazzling photoplay o‘i London’s night life should not lie missed. Box plan at .Miss Mclntosh's. Prices: Circle 2s, Stalls Is fid, Children under 12. Gd.